--- title: "PA/06353/24: demolition of existing structure and proposed construction in Birzebbuga |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06353-24/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-proposed-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Birzebbuga: Proposed demolition of existing structure and proposed construction of ground floor garage, and overlying three… Planning applications › Birzebbuga › PA0635324 # PA/06353/24: demolition of existing structure and proposed construction in Birzebbuga 72, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga Proposed demolition of existing structure and proposed construction of ground floor garage, and overlying three apartments. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 72, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga - **Locality:** [Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga) - **Applicant:** Austin Calleja - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 12 August 2024 - **Validated:** 5 February 2025 - **Published:** 5 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 7 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 8 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06353/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06353&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 72, Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Birzebbuga 64 other applications within 300 m: 41 granted, 4 refused, 8 pending. 91% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06839/23). On Dawret il-Qalb Imqaddsa: 16 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri), [Michael Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/michael-schembri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/05358/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05358-24/birzebbuga-alterations-to-front-facade): Proposed alterations to front facade. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/03213/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03213-26/birzebbuga-sanction-the-adjoining-of-two-apartments-into): To sanction the adjoining of two apartments into one residential unit and internal alterations from approved PA/08115/21. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/04541/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-25/birzebbuga-sanction-lower-apramorta-at-roof-level-and): To sanction lower apramorta at roof level and relocation of services from approved PA/07803/20. Refused, validated 9 July 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/03178/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03178-26/birzebbuga-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA/08115/21, mainly the removal of the study room. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/06944/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06944-24/birzebbuga-minor-interior-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-site): Minor interior alterations and sanctioning of site as existing Granted, validated 8 January 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01576/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01576-21/birzebbuga-extension-of-penthouse-at-fourth-floor-level): Proposed extension of penthouse at fourth floor level, approved by RG/1009/20, proposed 2 apartments at fifth floor level and overlying penthouse at 6th floor… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/06839/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06839-23/birzebbuga-alterations-and-extension-to-create-a-new): Proposed alterations and extension to create a new residential unit at third floor level. Construction of i. a new residential unit at fourth floor, ii. a new… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/00962/20** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00962-20/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-house-presently): Proposed internal alterations to subdivide existing house presently on first, second and third floors into two units thereby creating a new independent… Status being checked, 3 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01165/21** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01165-21/birzebbuga-renew-development-permission-pa00396-16-to-demolish-existin): To renew development permission PA00396/16: To demolish existing building and erect 2 dwelling units plus underlying garage. (outline PA 02672/02). Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/05690/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05690-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-residential-townhouse-and-constructi): Proposed demolition of existing residential townhouse and construction of a residential development comprising five apartments and one duplex penthouse. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 94 m away - [**PA/05130/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05130-25/birzebbuga-extension-of-an-additional-two-floors-above): Proposed extension of an additional two floors above the existing dwelling. Proposal inclusive of internal and external alterations including construction of… Granted, validated 6 October 2025, 124 m away - [**PA/06384/25** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06384-25/birzebbuga-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at): To sanction minor internal and external alterations at all levels from approved PA/05275/19; proposed subdivision of two 1-bedroom apartments in lieu of an… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 137 m away - [**PA/02574/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02574-23/birzebbuga-change-window-into-main-entrance-door-on): To change window into main entrance door on facade and closing of door in common area. Granted, validated 15 June 2023, 137 m away - [**PA/05261/23** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05261-23/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 20 December 2023, 139 m away - [**PA/05342/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05342-24/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-dwelling-at-134-136): To demolish existing dwelling at 134/136, Triq Santa Katerina and reconstruct garage together with an overlying residence. Application also include… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 145 m away ## More by Mark Abela - [**PA/06115/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06115-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-pa4794-94): Proposed sanctioning of minor changes from PA4794/94, development of airspace to create 4 new units, and installation of new lift from first floor to receded… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06083/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06083-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4A to Class 1, and proposed different configuration to that approved in PA1193/25. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06078/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06078-26/st-julians-removal-of-post-1967-platform): Proposed removal of post-1967 platform, excavation in loose material and rock trimming as may be required to allow construction of pool, pool deck area and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04812/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-26/gzira-sanction-minor-difference-from-approved-layouts-in): To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03570/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-26/rabat-sanction-construction-of-dwarf-walls-at-level): To sanction construction of dwarf walls at level 0, underlying approved layout of PA/6469/20 and minor internal changes. Proposed domestic stores at level 0. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02976/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02976-26/vittoriosa-birgu-extension-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension at third floor level, and opening of new windows on facade. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) [All planning applications in Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/birzebbuga)